WHILE the anticipated takeover of the club continues to rumble on, the message remains the same.

The sooner it’s sorted out, the better for all concerned.

Of course, it has to be done correctly and with investors who have the club’s best interests at heart.

You would hope that it’s done in the next few weeks before the transfer window closes, to free up some cash for Roy Hodgson to strengthen his squad.

But that looks increasingly unlikely, so if it’s a few more months then so be it, just as long as it happens and with the right people.

The last thing anyone wants is a situation similar to the last time the club changed hands.

I know chairman Martin Broughton said he hoped things would be settled sooner rather than later, but if waiting a little while longer means the future of the club is properly secured I’m sure we can live with that for now.